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Community Events

Join an organised T1D meetup, fun run, marathon, cycle or swim near you!

On this page, you can:

  • Join a Breakthrough T1D-hosted meetup to connect with local families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

  • Explore fitness events like runs or rides where you can fundraise for T1D research.

If you're signing up for a fitness event, be sure to:

  • Set up a fundraising page through their platform

  • Share your link with friends and ask them to sponsor you - per kilometre, for your finish time, or just because!

Go Blue

14 Nov 2025

This World Diabetes Day, turn your school or workplace blue to help fund research for a world without T1D - it’s easy and fun to get involved!

Strait Link Burnie Ten

26 Oct 2025

Join us on October 26 for Australia’s premier 10km road race - the Burnie 10 - where stunning scenery meets unforgettable running!

One Ride

28-30 Nov 2025

Join Breakthrough T1D's One Ride 2025 in the stunning Barossa Valley - cycling routes and packages for all while raising funds for T1D research!

Play for purpose

11 Dec 2025

Every Play For Purpose ticket gives you the chance to win a first prize worth $300k and hundreds of other amazing prizes like cars, vouchers and more!

St Lukes Run the Bridge

15 Feb 2026

Run through Hobart’s iconic sights from Bellerive Oval to Salamanca, then celebrate at a café, bar, or restaurant in the heart of the city.

Hobart Marathon Festival 

12 April 2026

Experience the thrill of racing through Hobart’s stunning waterfront, with distances for all ages and abilities - run, walk, or cheer!

Other ways to raise money for type 1 diabetes research

Sign up for Entertainment

Save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more with Entertainment! 20% of every membership purchased goes to support Breakthrough T1D!

Connect to Drimtel

DrimTel is a local Australian telecommunications service provider that empowers connectivity and transforms lives. 50% of their profits go directly to Breakthrough T1D.

Purchase Synxbody

SynxBody, is an Australian footcare company. For every online purchase made on their website, SynxBody is generously donating $1 to Breakthrough T1D to help advance foot health and T1D awareness! 

Support Krystle knight jewellery

KKJ an Australia brand, specialises in handmade jewellery, centred around crystals and their healing properties.
$20 from each 'Make It Visible' collection sale goes to Breakthrough T1D.

Apply for your United Petrol card

With the Breakthrough T1D UP Community card, save 2 cents per litre at participating United stations and support Breakthrough T1D with a 2 cents per litre rebate.

Support Phil Hoffmann Travel

Thinking of travelling but also want to make an impact? Donating 1% of your holiday cost directly to Breakthrough T1D! Using code SPJDRF at checkout. 

Support Ken Duncan Galleries

Want to add a breathtaking Ken Duncan print to your collection? $100 from every single sale of the blue - themed prints until November 14th will be donated directly to the Blue Army!